Network Hardware Installation Engineer Needed at Paget, QLD 4740, Australia

$25-50 AUD / hour

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Posted 7 days ago

$25-50 AUD / hour

Customer: Knorr-Bremse Australia – Mackay (MKY) Site Address: 50 Enterprise Drive, Paget, QLD 4740, Australia Date: Monday, 17 August 2026 Start Time: 10:00 AM We are looking for a qualified Field Engineer / Network Engineer to attend site and complete a network hardware installation. Scope of Work Conduct a site risk assessment and take photographs of the rack where the Client’s network device will be installed. Share photographs and any identified risks with the coordinating Client representative before starting work. Inspect the supplied hardware kit and immediately notify the Client of any damage or missing items. Do not begin any installation work until approval is received from the coordinating Client representative. Build the connection between the provider router/NTU and the Client router as instructed by the Client engineer over the phone. Connect the customer-provided PSTN line to the OOB modem, then connect the OOB modem to the router console port. Ensure all cables are properly routed, secured and labelled, and all equipment/cables are clearly identified. A Client engineer will be available remotely/on-call to guide the field engineer throughout the activity. Upon completion, provide post-installation photographs and a Site Visit Report to the Client. Engineer Must Bring / Have Available Laptop PuTTY or equivalent terminal/console software Console cable compatible with the router USB-to-Serial adapter, if required Ethernet/network cables and patch leads Cable tester, if required Basic hand tools for rack installation Screwdrivers and other standard installation tools Cable management/Velcro ties Cable labels and labelling equipment Smartphone/camera for site photographs Any other standard tools required to safely and professionally complete the installation Engineer Requirements Experience with network/rack installations Familiar with routers, console connections, OOB equipment and structured cabling Able to comply with customer site safety requirements Able to communicate with the remote Client engineer during the activity Must provide clear before/after site photographs and a completed Site Visit Report

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Project ID: 40645362

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@Alesha1018

With over X years of solid experience as a software engineer, I am confident that I am the perfect fit for your network hardware installation project. While my technical skill set extends across web development, automation and system administration, my understanding of networks and my proficiency with routers, console connections, OOB equipment and structured cabling is unmatched. I have dealt with such installations in the past and have richly familiarized myself with the ropes to ensure efficient installations. Having been involved in various web application projects from conception to the go-live stage, I have developed keen attention-to-detail, strong problem-solving skills and high adaptability - skills that are essential for a field engineer like myself. I understand how critical it is to conduct a comprehensive site risk assessment before commencement, diligently inspect supplied hardware kits and effectively communicate with stakeholders throughout the project. From using PuTTY for console configurations to performing basic hand tool-related tasks like rack installation, I am well equipped.

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